Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-31
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NATIONAL Observation-Disclosures troupe gave
very enjoyable entertainment at the NatiOna
Theater last night and met with most cOrdia
reception from the numerous audience. The best
feature OF this company's performance Is the sing
ing in the first part, which is unusually good
Nearly everything was redemanded last night
Mr.. Joses alto solo, McWades baritone, ''The Lost
Chord" and Mr.. Rieger's tenor "Schubert's
Serenade," were excellently rendered. The repro
duetion OF the Bartholdi statue, shown at the end
portions OF the program did not differ materially
from the traditional minstrel show, although in
the afterpece sour Minnie" the fine voices OF the
troupe were again heard to advantage. Prof.
Parker'S dog circus deserves particular mention,
because of the wonderful jumping OF his pets.
drag Tines the d
evening was quite satisfactory, and much better
than anything the company had previously given.
The addition OF Miss Rose Leighton greatly
strengthens the company. Her performance OF
the Countess was very good. She captured the
audience by her graceful dancing In the "Far-
andole." Miss Primer gave OliUefe in a painStak-
Ing and even fashion The Captain de Me1rinldc
OF Fred solomon was breezy, and Walter Allen as
that was irresistible. Montegrino sang valentine
excellenJly. while BrOderick, as Due DIES IFS,
gracefully did what little the part called for.
HARRIS BIJoU THEATKR.-Mr Tim Murphys
numerous friends welcomed him with generous
warmth, and laughed frequently and heartily at
his grOtesque representation OF the Photographer
In dreams at this house last night. The COM
pany is good one throughout, and gave per-
Tormance OF the absurd but amusing skit that Is
We'll worth seeing.
KERNAN's THEATER.-The combined attractions
OF the Vienna lady orchestra and a frst-rate
variety performance drew a good audience to
kernan's last night, and there was every indica-
ton during the evening that all were well enter
tanned
CAPITAL THEATEK.-A good show, entitled 'The
Married MaSher," with variety features inter-
sperSed, is given at this house this week.
THE SECOND BATTLE OF BULL RUN remains on
exhibition at the Panorama building,
Charge Of Cruelty to Animals.
AGENT KEY, OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY," CROSS Ex-
AHMED.
The case OF ThoS. III. Lyons, charged with
cruelty to animals (allow1ng a mule with a sore
back TO work., as heretofore published in THE
STAR called for trial in the Police Court this
morning, and his counsel, Mr.. Francis Miller, en-
tered plea to the jurisdiction, which was over
ruled by the court, and Agent Key, of the Humane
Society, testified that the mule in question was
suffering from sore on either shoulder and ex-
hibted pieces OF paper showing the size Of the
sores.
He was cross-examined as follows:
''Do you swear that this animal Is unfit for
labOr?"
II do from the standpoint of the Humane
81 mean from the standpoint Of common sense.
What have you to say about that?"
II mean from that standpoint, also?"
Ibid you bring the cOllar?'
mo, sir, brought the mule this time"
WAS the collar padded to protect the sores?"
Officer Chamberlain thought 1t was cruel for the
animal to be worked.
j. l. Gheen testified that he had been In the
horse business for % or 80 years. and during that
time he had treated several thousand animals
He said that he had examined the animal and did
not think 1t suffered any pain; that 1T was better
on at work than standing in the stable
The defendant testified TO the condition of the
mule, and said the collar, like all other collars he
uses, was padded in order to protect the animals.
other witnesses gave similar testimony
fine OF s. Was imposed, and an appeal was
noted.